Pisa take on the visitors Lazio in the round 9 match of Italian Serie A. The match will be played on Thursday, October 30th at Arena Garibaldi - Stadio Romeo Anconetani (Pisa).
Pisa have finally reached the top tier of Italian football. The Towers have endured plenty of difficult moments in recent years. But last season they finally made a breakthrough, finishing second in Serie B and earning promotion to Serie A for the first time in decades. However, the coach behind that success, Filippo Inzaghi, chose not to test himself again at the higher level, where his track record has been less impressive. His replacement, Gilardino, has yet to convince anyone that he knows how to keep the team competitive at this level. In the cup, Pisa lost to their second opponent, Torino, after only narrowly getting past Cesena on penalties, and in the league, they struggled to pick up even their first victory. Yet in their most recent round, they surprised many by drawing 2-2 with title-chasing Milan. Pisa are showing character and determination, but their inexperience in Serie A is still evident. They’ve managed to adapt defensively, though maintaining intensity for the full 90 minutes remains a challenge.
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Lazio were runners-up in Italy under Sarri not long ago. Unsurprisingly, after a poor campaign last season — when they finished level on points with Fiorentina but missed out on European qualification due to goal difference — the club decided to bring Maurizio back to the capital. However, results under his second spell have been modest at best, and many fans recall that his previous departure was far from triumphant. In the first four rounds, Lazio suffered three defeats, with only one bright spot being a 4-0 win over Verona. They later crushed a struggling Genoa, but could only draw against Torino and Atalanta. Last Sunday, though, they finally picked up a morale-boosting 1-0 win over Juventus. Lazio still lack rhythm and consistency, but their defense has begun to stabilize. The recent win could mark a turning point if they manage to build momentum away from home.
The clubs last met way back in the 1990/1991 Serie A season. Only one goal was scored across both fixtures, by the Sky Blues, who won away after a goalless draw at home against the newcomers. The visitors finally seem to have found their rhythm. The recommendation here is to back the capital’s giants to take all three points.
Prediction for the match: Lazio to win.
